MEDIA Releases

RAAA announces two staff promotions

May 21, 2024

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce two staff promotions within its communications and DNA departments. Katie Martin, based in Torrington, Wyoming, has been promoted to director of communications, while Ariana De La Garza of Greeley, Colorado, assumes the role of DNA programs manager. Martin transitioned into the assistant director…

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Inaugural Red Angus Youth Expo Approaching

April 8, 2024

DENVER — The inaugural Red Angus Youth Expo will be the highlight of the summer for many Junior Red Angus members. Hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, the event is scheduled for June 9-14, at the Grady County Fairgrounds in Chickasha, Oklahoma. This event will provide opportunities for youth and their families to…

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Beef Brief-March 6, 2024

March 5, 2024

Week ending March 1, 2024 Southern trade remained steady while northern markets were slightly higher for fed cattle. Southern cattle remained at $183, with northern cattle selling $0.50 higher at $183.50. The feeder cattle national average for steers was $251.35 — $2.06 higher from last week, with trade steady to $4 higher. Stocker calves averaged…

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INMON PROMOTED TO DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

March 5, 2024

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the promotion of Andi Inmon, Loveland, Colorado, to DNA customer service specialist. Inmon moved into this new role March 4. "We look forward to working with Andi in this new capacity and appreciate the work she has done for RAAA and the Red…

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Oliver promoted to assistant director

February 15, 2024

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachael Oliver to assistant director of commercial marketing. In this new role, Oliver will coordinate marketing team travel to bull sales, trade shows and Feeder Calf Certification Program sales and work with stakeholders to positively represent Red Angus across the…

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Red Angus cattle shine at Cattlemen's Congress

February 12, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — Red Angus breeders from across the country brought their best cattle to compete in the national show at Cattlemen's Congress in Oklahoma City Jan. 2-4. Judges sorted through 382 impressive entries to name the champions. Evaluating the entries were Tim Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Indiana, junior show; Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Nebraska, open show; and…

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Lee Bjorklund honored as Red Angus Herdsman of the Year

January 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lee Bjorklund, Henning, Minnesota, was selected as the 2024 Red Angus Herdsman of the Year at the National Red Angus Show during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City Jan. 2-4. The award was presented by Red Angus Association of America President Kyley DeVoe, Justin, Texas. “It was a pleasure to present Lee Bjorklund…

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Hub City Livestock Auction recognized for supporting Red Angus producers

January 17, 2024

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America recently recognized Hub City Livestock Auction in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for their excellence in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The award was presented to Hub City Manager Glenn Gaikowski by RAAA Commercial Marketing Specialist Rachael Oliver on Jan. 10. “Hub City has continually supported Red…

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Dorsey Hired as Red Angus Junior Programs Coordinator

October 23, 2023

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the hiring of Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colorado, as its junior programs coordinator. Dorsey comes to RAAA with a wealth of experience in youth activities and event planning. Most recently, she served as the media and activities assistant at the North American Limousin Foundation,…

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Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work to Accelerate Use of Genetic Information in the Feeder Cattle Market

October 19, 2023

DENVER — Price discovery in the feeder cattle market rarely includes genetic information. Almost nothing is known about the genetics of 98% of feeder cattle being sold on a weekly basis. That is unfortunate and it holds the industry back, because genetics control approximately one-third of growth, efficiency and carcass results. Enter the Genetic Merit…

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